JP “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt,” at the Jewish Museum, New York (through August 10): In the mid-seventeenth ...
Helen Ready’s 1971 women’s liberation anthem, “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar,” comes to mind when I think of Purim. Remember Esther ...
As much as we love diving headfirst into the latest fashion trends, there’s no denying the magnetic pull of a matching sweatsuit or lounge set. They’re cozy, they’re comfy, they’re cute — and when ...
The King, who never realized that Esther was Jewish, is outraged at Haman. He has his minister executed. In subsequent conversations with Esther, Achasverosh grants the Jews the right to self-defense ...
From Queen Esther to the power ballads of the 80s, one truth rings clear: the journey to our true selves is a dance of ...
Purim, therefore, is the prototype for Jewish survival during exile. The Divine Providence hidden in apparently random events ...
It is a scene of utter joy, a testament to God’s mercy and the power of Esther’s courage. But inside the palace, it is ...
Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with ...
The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where ...
What does it look like to navigate Purim in the Court of Trump? Queens Vashti and Esther present different models.
Unfortunately, too many conservatives and Republicans are making the mistake that partisans on the left used to make and ...